Winner of the Second Xenite Bard Contest in 1997, this
story features Artemis, Goddess of the Moon and protector of the
Amazons, losing her godly powers after violating a sacred rule. Now
mortal, the former deity is forced to depend on Xena and Gabrielle to
help her solve the three mysteries and recover her godhood before time
runs out... for all of them.

Xena and Gabrielle are kidnapped and tortured by an
old enemy of the Warrior Princess. After being rescued by Hercules and
Iolaus, the pair are left alone in a private mountain cabin to recover.
Their time alone is the catalyst to the opening of their hearts and
feelings, but just when they think that happiness is theirs,
Gabrielle's duties as Amazon Queen threaten to separate them forever.

One of BL's 'naughty little romps' (see also The Show and The Cloak) about
Gabrielle and Xena admitting their feelings. A cave, a rainstorm, a
deck of cards, and nothing to bet with except their clothes. This story
earned Lunacy's famed "Do not read at work" warning.

Sysiphus throws Charon, keeper of the ferry that
transports the dead over the River Styx, out of the underworld. Hades
asks Xena and Gabrielle to help him find his missing ferryman while at
the same time they're being forced to deal with souls released from
Tartarus back to the Overlord. The problem? They're all people who died
at the hands of one Warrior Princess and it's her blood that they want
now. Even after finding Charon, it proves to be difficult to keep him
out of trouble, especially in places where dancing girls and gambling
may be found. As if this wasn't enough, Gabrielle gets injured and Xena
has to care for her. A combination of humor, hurt/comfort, and action
that has proven to be a popular story.

A short little story (I'm sure it'll remind you of Cards Anyone? and The Show) that pays
tribute to that old saying "Some women look great in anything". A cool
evening finds Gabrielle in her cloak and Xena discovering why sometimes
less is more.

Set after the events in the episode 'Fins, Femmes,
& Gems', this story gives the ladies a chance to relax and
recuperate after foiling Aphrodite's plans. The go to the local town,
not expecting to run into a relative of Gabrielle's...or the secret
she's kept hidden for so long. A secret that will forever change the
relationship between Xena and her bard.

Set after the events in the episode 'Bitter Suite',
this tale makes Xena deal with the consequences of her actions when an
injury failed to be healed by the waters of Illusia threatens to leave
Gabrielle permanently blinded.

Thanks to the petty games of the gods, Xena loses all
memory of her time with Gabrielle and believes herself to still be the
ruthless "Destroyer of Nations" that once terrorized Greece. Now she
has the Queen of the Amazons as a hostage in her bid to rebuild her
army. Only Gabrielle's love and bardic tongue can keep Xena alive after
the Amazons demand justice. Side note: The fanfic indexes consider it a
novella. Don't try to read it all in one sitting.

This story was the first alt story on the web to deal
with rape and the character of Gabrielle. Please be certain to read the
disclaimers carefully before choosing to read this story. From BL: When
I wrote this story, the goal was to take the characters past the trauma
to the healing then to the living and learning to love again. I never
expected the reactions I've received about this story, an in truth had
been reluctant to post it. Now I'm glad I did. It truly is a wonderful
feeling to know that a story that I've written has touched so many
women in the past two years. This story earned an Eddie award on Tom's
Xena Fan Fiction page and has been recommended reading by a women's
sexual abuse survivor's mailing list.

Written at the same time as The Cabin and The Show. When Ares
tricks the great Muse Calliope into agreeing to a bet, it is Gabrielle
and Xena who suffer as the bard is thrown into a world of silence.
While she struggles the great depression that threatens to engulf her,
Gabrielle is also forced to deal with the feelings that are awakening
within her. Only Xena's love can save both of them from being losers in
Ares' little game.

It's a change of roles as Gabrielle is forced to
rescue the Warrior Princess after Xena is drugged and kidnapped by
renegade Amazons in their bid to keep the young queen from signing a
controversial treaty. Argo lovers will enjoy some of the humor in this
one.